Inspired and motivated to be more (Mkomachi secondary school, Lilongwe)

A girl with a dream

Our Mission

To reduce the number of women and children that encounter rights violations in Malawi. We provide infrastructure and support to enable communities to acknowledge and value the the laws that protect and allow all women and children to live healthy lives and sustain themselves financially.

Our vision

A Society where women and children feel safe and protected from gender-based abuse and are economically strengthened.

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Testimonials

Heres' what people have to say about us Including patrons, donors, the communities.

" We understand the sexual and reproductive health challenges and risks young girls face in early marriages. As such we must promote education among the youth for meaningful protection of their sexual reproduction rights"
Nation, 27/06/18

Honorable Getrude Muntharika

Recent Stories

Stories as told by our volunteers, communities, donors and many other stake holders

In order to combat gender based abuse, CAVWOC has trained community structures in Phalombe and the fruits of the efforts have been observed. Male champions are one of those community structures and have, since their training, put a stop to more than 5 child marriages in their area. They adamantly advise the students to concentrate on school and nothing else.
Mr. Makiyi (above) is the leader of the Male champions’ group at Chisugulu community day secondary school and he personally made sure the girls were removed from their would be marital homes and are enrolled back into school.
so far, there have been improved and safe learning environment for girls and boys in upper primary and secondary school in Malawi. 1150 girls and 650 boys have shown these changes.
there have been improved capabilities/ competencies of girls and in boys to defend girls’ rights and challenge Sexual Gender Based Violence in 4 targeted districts in Malawi. Roughly 2754girls and 1121boys have shown this change.
Read more about the project under: Project combating sexual gender based violence in primary and secondary schools

Chisomo is an orphan living with her older half-sister, a commercial sex worker. Chisomo is a bright, hardworking 16 year old in form three, who wants to complete her secondary education, go to college and become a nurse. However, her sister forces her to drop out of school and join sex work in order to make ends meet in their home.
Chisomo does not want to join sex work because she wants to accomplish her dream. When CAVWOC learnt about Chisomo’s story, CAVWOC counsellors and mother group members met with Chisomo’s sister and informed her about Chisomo’s rights – especially the right to education and convinced her to let Chisomo stay in school.
Chisomo was also informed on where to report when she faces such predicaments. That is why CAVWOC exists, to bring hope to girls like Chisomo whose rights are violated.

About us

Women and Children in Malawi face a lot of challenges in terms of inequalities, physical and sexual abuses, forced marriages and economic deprivation. Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Read more